Test Code BLOD0494
Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum

Additional Codes

Useful For

Assessment of an antibody response to the tetanus toxoid
vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after
immunization

An aid to diagnose immunodeficiency

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Required

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum
gel

Acceptable: Red
top

Specimen Volume: 0.5
mL

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

Refrigerated (preferred)

30 days

Frozen

30 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis

Mild OK; Gross reject

Lipemia

Mild OK; Gross reject

Icterus

Mild OK, Gross reject

Other

NA

Reference Values

Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics
determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA
requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.